Junior High 2nd Shift Custodian

HOLLIDAYSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION; Hollidaysburg (Blair County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hollidaysburg Area School District Foundation is seeking a Custodian for a 12-month position in Hollidaysburg, PA. The role runs Monday through Friday with a 2:30 PM–11:00 PM shift, and Saturday/Sunday are days off.

Pay is $22.63 per hour with a $1.50 reduction for new hires and a $200/year second-shift premium. Under supervision of the Principal, Director of Facilities, and Business Manager, you will perform cleaning, maintenance, and custodial duties to keep school buildings safe and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous custodial/maintenance experience desirable.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.
• Ability to learn safe custodial procedures and equipment.
• Ability to work with others and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Check and secure building at shift start and end to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Clean rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairs and other areas to district standards.
• Sweep, mop, buff, strip and wax floors.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstery, blinds.
• Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors and sills.
• Replace light bulbs and maintain lighting.
• Set up/break down furniture for meetings and rooms.
• Snow removal and spreading ice melt chemicals.
• Grounds-keeping and debris removal; assist in deliveries and recycling.

Skills

Custodial procedures

Custodial equipment

Boilers and HVAC

Teamwork

Experience preferred

Education

High School Diploma

Driver's license

Job description

Custodian - 12-Month Employee

Days Off*: Saturday and Sunday

Hours of employment: 8 hours per day (Hours 2:30 PM 11:00 PM)

Monday-Friday

$22.63/hr. (26/27 rate) $1.50 per hour less for new hire, plus $200 per year 2nd shift premium

Position Function

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, Director of Facilities, and Business Manager, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Duties

Additional Duties

• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.

Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.

Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Requirements

• Ability to learn the procedures used in safe and effective custodial operations.
• Ability to learn safe and effective operation and maintenance of custodial equipment (ex. floor maintenance equipment, snow removal equipment, and lawn care equipment).
• Ability to learn the safe and effective operation, maintenance, and care of gas boilers and other HVAC related equipment.
• Ability to work effectively with others and the physical strength to complete normal custodial tasks.
• Previous custodial and/or maintenance experience preferred.
• All other qualifications listed in the job description.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

See the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• [State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt